Definition of APTONYM

aptonym

Plural: aptonyms

Noun

  • A proper name that aptly describes the occupation or character of the person, especially by coincidence.

Origin / Etymology

From apt + -onym, on the model of other terms suffixed with -onym.

Synonyms

aptronym, attributive name, character-revealing name, characterizing name, characternym, charactonym, euonym, label name, ticket name, type name

Scrabble Score: 0

aptonym is not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
aptonym is not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
aptonym is not valid in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

aptonym is a valid Words With Friends word